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18.4.18

Open Letter posted to Bill Shorten 17 April 2018

17th April 2018

Dear
Mr Shorten,

Please
find enclosed an open letter, addressed to you, which has been signed by 1065
members of the public. Each of these 1065 signatures represents a conversation
with everyday Australians of all ages and backgrounds who are deeply
disappointed with the Labor Party's ongoing support for the key elements of the
Coalition's punitive, coercive and inhumane asylum policy. Too many people are
telling us that they feel ashamed to be Australian. It is surely time to put
this shameful chapter in our history behind us. It is surely time, after
inflicting so much harm on so many people, to finally put principle and
humanity above political calculation.

We
therefore urge you, and your party, in advance of the next election, to grasp
the nettle and to firmly and publicly commit to the actions set out in our
letter. By doing so, you will be taking a very positive step towards restoring
the public's faith in politics and politicians.